summer

As the temperatures rise, it becomes even more important that you practice the proper precautions to avoid any heat related illnesses while you exercise. Here are a few things to consider when training in the Summer heat: 1) Hydration: Exercising in higher temperatures will cause you to sweat more than you normally would. Be sure to […]

As we approach the end of the holiday season, dead zones become a popular topic. If you want to travel at the start of the New Year or need help planning your next year holiday trip here are some helpful times of the year to plan accordingly: First two weeks of December (after Thanksgiving and […]

Essence Festival is approaching, and during July 4th weekend African-American women and their friends will descend upon New Orleans, Louisiana, for a fun-filled weekend of music, beauty, upliftment, education, and more! Whether this is your first time at Essence or you go every year with girlfriends, here are seven "must-haves" you shouldn't forget to pack!

Gone are the days of only boring black swimsuits for our curvy ladies. We’ve featured the 27 best bathing suits that will have you looking flawless. There is something for everyone ranging from sizes 8 to 28 and even options under $20.00! Enjoy.

We may not all have Beyonce money, but we can certainly still have a flawless few months.

Who knew ice cream could be so sexy?

These Cazal Eyewear and Cynthia Rowley statement sunnies will have you looking oh-so stylish throughout Spring and Summer!

A graduation pool party in Atlanta, Georgia turned tragic over the weekend when a shooting broke out, injuring four and killing a 19-year-old college football…

Let’s be clear about something: Janet Jackson never left her throne. She just took a sabbatical. And even though today is her birthday, she is giving…

Earvin “Magic” Johnson continues to inspire the very community that reveres his aspiring legacy, as it’s just been declared Johnson along with Kimbra and Mark…

Summer is almost over and we’re definitely going to miss it. It’s not all about pools and BBQs, here’s 50 things that summer was made…